1. The chief (was speaking) on the
phone with his business partner when we came to the office.
2. They (signed) a number of contacts last week.
3. Why (didn't you answer) this letter yesterday? I (was looking through) the
important documents with the chief the whole day.
4. (Did you send) the fax to Moscow yesterday?
5. The manager (was phoning) to the clients and we (were discussing) a new
contract the whole morning yesterday.